(A) The operation of any new recycling establishment, tow yard or mechanic center situated closer than 50 feet from the right-of-way line of any public road is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
(B) All recycling establishments, tow yards and mechanic centers, where permitted, shall comply with the following provisions:
(1) No junked, wrecked or inoperable vehicles, machinery or material scrap or parts shall be located on the right-of-way of any road; and
(2) All recycling establishments, tow yards and mechanic centers, where and when permitted, shall construct a wooden or chain link fence with synthetic webbing around the property boundaries that is six feet high so as to completely block the view of what is enclosed.
(C) If an operator begins a recycling establishment, tow yard or mechanic center in a new location, the location shall be screened to comply with provisions of this chapter and the operator shall have obtained a permit prior to beginning operation.
(D) The screened area of the recycling establishment, tow yard or mechanic center shall be set back the distance of the required building setback line along the front property line, except as permitted in the Zoning Ordinance.
(E) Recycling establishments, tow yards or mechanic centers which are side by side are not required to screen common areas, but must screen outer perimeters from view of the traveling public pursuant to this chapter.
(F) All recycling establishments, tow yards and mechanic centers shall comply with all federal, state and local stormwater management standards.
(Ord. 2021-08, passed 11-16-20)